Ademola Lookman grabbed a brace while Victor Osimhen came off the bench to help Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a comfortable 3-0 victory in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Benin Republic.

Lookman scored in both halves, while Osimhen struck in between.

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The victory takes Nigeria to the top of Group D as they prepare for the next tie against Rwanda on Tuesday, September 10.

It serves as a confidence booster for the Nigerian side that struggled against the Cheetahs when they met recently in a 2026 World Cup qualifying game. Gernot Rohr’s side came from behind to win that one 2-1.